May 5, 2017
Josh Meltzer, assistant professor of photojournalism, hangs images for the RIT National Press Photographers Association’s “What We Do” exhibit ahead of today’s opening reception. more »
Today’s Top Stories
The show will go on at Imagine RIT
While organizers did decide to move the 10 a.m. opening ceremonies into Ingle Auditorium, forecasted rain won’t affect much else about tomorrow’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. The festival will go, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. read more »
Experience the future at Imagine RIT tomorrow
Imagine what can happen when an idea evolves into one of the region’s hottest festivals. read more » | watch video »
RIT ranked No. 1 game design school on East Coast
Animation Career Review has named RIT the top game design school on the East Coast. RIT also ranked third on the list of Top 50 Game Design Schools in the U.S. read more »
Fram Award recognizes excellence at Imagine RIT
Two exhibition teams are being recognized as the 2017 Fram Award winners for applied critical thinking excellence during the Imagine RIT festival on Saturday. read more »
While organizers did decide to move the 10 a.m. opening ceremonies into Ingle Auditorium, forecasted rain won’t affect much else about tomorrow’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. The festival will go, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. read more »
Experience the future at Imagine RIT tomorrow
Imagine what can happen when an idea evolves into one of the region’s hottest festivals. read more » | watch video »
RIT ranked No. 1 game design school on East Coast
Animation Career Review has named RIT the top game design school on the East Coast. RIT also ranked third on the list of Top 50 Game Design Schools in the U.S. read more »
Fram Award recognizes excellence at Imagine RIT
Two exhibition teams are being recognized as the 2017 Fram Award winners for applied critical thinking excellence during the Imagine RIT festival on Saturday. read more »
Imagine RIT
Experience virtual reality at Imagine RIT
A multidisciplinary team of RIT students and professors is collaborating on a high-quality camera system designed to produce spectacular 3D and 360-degree virtual reality footage that will “transport” Imagine RIT visitors to make-believe environments. read more »
A multidisciplinary team of RIT students and professors is collaborating on a high-quality camera system designed to produce spectacular 3D and 360-degree virtual reality footage that will “transport” Imagine RIT visitors to make-believe environments. read more »
Student Spotlight
Students present VR horror game at Imagine RIT
Meet Jaben McCormack, a fifth-year computer science undergraduate student, and Sarathi Hansen, a computer science graduate student, who created a virtual reality horror game that will be on display at Imagine RIT. read more »
Meet Jaben McCormack, a fifth-year computer science undergraduate student, and Sarathi Hansen, a computer science graduate student, who created a virtual reality horror game that will be on display at Imagine RIT. read more »
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RIT on TV: Imagine RIT Preview - Wayfinding App
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RIT on TV: Imagine RIT Preview - Formula Race Car
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Upcoming Events
Poster session: Software engineering senior projects, until 1:45 p.m. today, first floor east corridor of Golisano Hall (details)
Opening reception: “What We Do,” by RIT National Press Photographers Association, 5–8 p.m. today, Booksmart Studios, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester
Opening reception: “Draft 14,” featuring contemporary photography from RIT students and other universities, 6–9 p.m. today, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs May 5–14)
Imagine RIT: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. tomorrow, throughout campus
Concert: RIT Concert Band, 3 p.m. Sunday, Ingle Auditorium
Reception: “Photography in Ireland,” 5–8 p.m. Tuesday, University Gallery
Global Campus Virtual Reality Experience: Experience sights, sounds and flavors of China, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Rochester, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Global Village plaza
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. Wednesday, University Gallery
Opening reception: “What We Do,” by RIT National Press Photographers Association, 5–8 p.m. today, Booksmart Studios, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester
Opening reception: “Draft 14,” featuring contemporary photography from RIT students and other universities, 6–9 p.m. today, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs May 5–14)
Imagine RIT: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. tomorrow, throughout campus
Concert: RIT Concert Band, 3 p.m. Sunday, Ingle Auditorium
Reception: “Photography in Ireland,” 5–8 p.m. Tuesday, University Gallery
Global Campus Virtual Reality Experience: Experience sights, sounds and flavors of China, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Rochester, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Global Village plaza
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. Wednesday, University Gallery
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Softball: Clarkson 4, RIT 0
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